- Reggie Harrison
NFL player
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1951|01|9
Birthplace=Somerville, New Jersey
DateofDeath=
Position=Running back
College=Cincinnati
DraftedYear=1974
DraftedRound=9
DraftedPick=215
NFL=HAR619632
DatabaseFootball=HARRIREG01
PFR=HarrRe00
ProBowls=
years=1974
1974-1977
teams=St. Louis CardinalsPittsburgh Steelers The former Reggie Harrison (born
January 9 ,1951 inSomerville, New Jersey ) was a former professionalAmerican football running back for four seasons in theNational Football League for thePittsburgh Steelers and St. Louis Cardinals. He has since converted to Islam and changed his name to Kamal Ali Salaam-El.He is best remembered for blocking a punt in the fourth quarter
Super Bowl X against Dallas. The ball went through the end zone for a safety, cutting the Cowboy lead to 10-9. The Steelers went on to win 21-17. He is also well known for being the road roommate ofFrenchy Fuqua during his career with the Steelers. The two remain close friends to this day.Harrison was the Steelers' only healthy running back when the team met the Oakland Raiders in the 1976 AFC championship game. He ran for 44 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers lost to the Raiders 24-13.
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